Vintage Starlet of the Day

Probably the most important performer and producer in silent film, Mary Pickford. A fashionable and beautiful workaholic. By the time she was 20 years old, Mary had appeared in 176 films! She then started writing and producing. In 1919, along with Charlie Chaplin, DW Griffith, and her husband Douglas Fairbanks, Mary helped form United Artists. She was also an academy award winner, and the first actress to earn over a million dollars per year.

Fun fact:

In 1928 Mary got her famous golden curls cut off in front of journalists. It caused a media frenzy and became headline news!

Vintage 1940's Dress

I ordered this lovely full length vintage gown a few days ago. Gorgeous white taffetta with black sequined trim, and a cute little black flower. I'm lucking out lately, everything is in my size! I have to admit though, my place is getting out of control. I need another room just for my vintage clothing!

Vitnage Hat Box Suitcase

I love these 1950's or 1960's carry on bags. I'm thinking they were for vintage hats, but I just use mine for anything. I wish I could find more vintage luggage like this. I need an actual suitcase to match. So far I just have a dark blue hat carry on exactly like the one pictured above. Anyone else have any vintage luggage?

Vintage Champaign

Ladies, sorry for the lack of posts and sudden changes. My blog template suddenly dissappeared on me, so I had to scramble to put something together. I should just create my own blog template, but that would take time away from my vintage clothes shopping. You know how it is. Anyhow, the theme of this post is Champaign, color that is. First of all, we know you can never have too many pairs of vintage shoes. So here is yet another pair I just ordered off Ebay. I would say they're around 1940's to 1950's, and they even come with the original box!
Next is this magnificent vintage gown that was a few hundred dollars too much for me this week. Isn't the back of it gorgeous? I've never seen anything quite like it. Wow.

Vintage 50's Poodle Skirt

Does anybody actually have an original 1950's vintage poodle skirt?
Saw this picture of one online today. I see the costumes everywhere, but it must be rare to find an original poodle skirt.
I have something better though. I have a authentic 50's gingham poodle dress with little rhinestones on it! It's the most unique and adorable vintage dress, but unfortunately I don't have a picture yet! I know, excuses, excuses. But seriously, once I finally move, I'll unpack the rest of my vintage clothing and post it!

Vintage 1980's Jumpsuit

Too be honest, I'm not the hugest 80's fan. Or terry cloth fan for that matter. But this cute little vintage playsuit definitely gets my approval. Maybe it's the colors? I don't know, but I would definitely rock this outfit with some knee high socks. So bad it's good.

Vintage Starlet of the Day

The glamorous Myrna Loy. Myrna started her acting career off in the silent films of the 1920's, usually cast as an exotic vamp. She then went on to become a huge success in the talking films of the 1930's, often cast as the perfect wife.
Famous quote: "Some perfect wife I am," she said, referring to her typecasting. "I've been married four times, divorced four times, have no children, and can't boil an egg."

Did you know that Venice High School had a statue of Myrna out in their front lawn for decades? It was created in 1921, before she was famous. Myrna was just a 16 year old student when she was chosen to pose for the art work that was being done for the school. If you watch the movie "Grease", which features Venice High School, you will see the statue of Myrna out front. Sadly, the statue was recently taken down for "repairs", but was spotted laying out in the schools scrap yard, with the head missing.

Gorgeous Vintage Heels

I won these beautiful vintage shoes on Ebay this morning. I thought they were 1940's, but the listing said 1930's. Either way they're gorgeous. The material on the outside is this textured floral fabric. Oooh, can't wait to get them! Lets just hope they fit!

Vintage Lingerie

Love it or hate it? I absolutely love vintage lingerie. Which is hillarious, because my sister and I used to kill ourselves laughing at my grandmas old bullet bras. We honestly thought it was the funniest thing in the world. Now I find myself searching online for them.
I found the nicest 1950's bra the other day, it was still in its original package with a cute little brochure. Typically, I went to find it again and it had sold!
I need to start being more of an impulse buyer, all this sitting around and thinking it over is not helping my vintage collection grow!

1950's Vintage Sweater

I was browsing online today for vintage clothing, (even though I planned on banning myself from vintage shopping this week) and I came across this 1950's sweater. It looks like one of those old school team sweaters. I don't know why, but I love it.

Question: Do you think it's a girls or guys sweater? Or does it matter? I think I would wear it either way, but I'm curious to know.

More Vintage Bathing Suits

I thought I would end August off with these 2 gorgeous vintage swimsuits. They are both 1950's, and the bikini is mine! Well, hopefully the blue one will be mine in 2 days, but that's up to my bank account. Check out the bottoms on my bikini, it has these cute cutouts on the side. So unique. But I absolutely love the gathering on the blue one, it's so flattering.

Vintage Starlet of the Day

The lovely Adele Jergens. Wow, the dress she's wearing above is breathtaking.
Since I recently posted the picture (a few posts ago) from the 1948 film "Ladies of the Chorus", I thought I should feature Adele. She was the blonde in the middle. Adele was only 9 years older than Marilyn Monroe, but in that film she played Marilyns mother!
Some fun facts about Adele:
She started off as a burlesque dancer when she was just 14 years old!
She was named "Miss World's Fairest" at the 1939 World's Fair in New York.

In the 1950's she became a bit of a b-movie queen, starring in films such as "The Day the World Ended", "Runaway Daughters" and "Girls In Prison".

What Happens To Women Without Men? I LOVE b-movie posters!

Value Village Vintage Score

Well, I hadn't been to VV in quite some time so I figured I'd just go and take a look. I honestly didn't expect to find any vintage, but all of the sudden I'm piling dress after dress over my arm. The next thing you know, I'm in the change room trying on 8 different things! Anyhow, I ended up walking out with a 1940's green taffeta gown (!!!! I still can't believe it!!!!), it was in their Halloween section, a polka-dot rockabilly style halter dress, a leopard print scarf, and a cute polka dot tank top! Sorry, no time for pictures right now, but I thought you might enjoy vintage leopard print barbie.

1960's Crocheted Babydoll Dress

Wow, if I knew how to crochet, this is what I would be making! I love 60's babydoll dresses, but this is just so much more unique. I wouldn't normally expect that color to look so good either, but with the texture it looks amazing. I wonder how long this would take to make?

To My Vintage Clothing Readers

I just wanted to thank all you beautiful ladies who take the time out to read this blog!

Unfortunately, none of my friends share my passion for vintage - so it's great that I can come on here and talk about my obsession!

Much love to you all,

Ang

PS - Can you spot Marilyn above?

PSS - I love the shoes.

My Newest Vintage Dress

Just purchased this 1940's beauty, and yes, my size! Full length blue/green taffeta evening gown with a gorgeous big bow in the back. Where will I wear this to you ask? That's not the point, the point is it's mine, all mine!

Vintage Starlet of the Day

Miss Barbara Stanwyck. Has anyone else seen "Baby Face"? I just watched it for the first time, and its definitely one of my favorite movies from the 1930's. It's one of the more racy films that was made before the Hays Code was put into effect in 1934. The Hays Code dictated what could and couldn't be shown on film, and pretty much censored everything. After the code, "Baby Face" was completely changed, scenes were taken out & I think they even gave it a different ending.

Anyhow, the original is back, and Barbara is incredible as Lily Powers, a woman who sleeps her way to the top. I love the fact that Barbara has a completely different look and style in every movie I've seen her in.

Case of the Missing Vintage Gloves

How could this have happened? To me?! I'm always so careful and paranoid about my vintage items, but somehow my gloves got away.
They disappeared somewhere between getting out of my friends car and walking into her house. I don't even know how thats possible. All I can think of is that the wind blew them away. Yeah right, especially considering how it wasn't windy at all.
Did they not like me? I don't understand. I took them out every weekend, let them hold drinks, go to see great bands play, let them pose for pictures, and after all that, this is the thanks I get. But the mourning period has now ended. I found some similar vintage gloves on Ebay (pictured above) and ordered them right away. The description said they're 1920's, but I thought they looked more 1950's. To be honest though, I know nothing about gloves. I just wear them, and lose them apparently.

The Bathing Suit that got Away

Well I tried and tried, but I was outbid! This gorgeous vintage swimsuit must now go to someone else. I love the light pink color, the gathered fabric, and the fact that it's strapless. It has such a pinup look. Oh, it's not fair!

Vintage Sixties Style

I finally saw Factory Girl. I know, I'm way behind in the times but I've been trying to catch up on my 1930's movies! So, of course I loved this movie because of the vintage clothes! I think Sienna Miller did a pretty decent job as Edie Sedgwick. Her 1960's makeup was incredible, and I love how every outfit was accessorized! Not one article of clothing looked plain, or boring. I notice that in most newer movies, people are dressed nice but boring. Plain shirt, plain pants, etc. Do you know what I mean? Or maybe I'm just obsessed with every other era except the one I live in.